Arbor Day in North Carolina is celebrated on the Friday following March 15. Celebrating Arbor Day is a great way to help restore our City's tree canopy. It also provides an opportunity for all residents to become aware of the importance of trees and the benefits they provide to our quality of life. The Arbor Day Foundation's purpose is to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees, and to work toward a world where trees help solve global issues.